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Empowering SEND Learners and Their Families
Drawing and Talking Therapy
Drawing and Talking Therapy offers a gentle alternative to CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and other direct talking approaches, which some people can find overwhelming or unhelpful when exploring difficult experiences. Because it is rooted in attachment theory, this method works alongside CAMHS and other specialist services rather than replacing them.
Instead of relying on structured questioning or solution‑focused techniques, Drawing and Talking gives individuals space to express and process emotions through a non‑directive creative process. This makes it distinct from cognitive‑based interventions and allows feelings to emerge safely and at the person’s own pace
How It Works
Your child will meet with their therapist for a 30‑minute session each week, at the same time and in the same setting, over the course of a 12‑week programme.
During these sessions, the therapist will gently explore your child’s drawings using non‑intrusive questions. As the weeks progress, this creative process helps them work through underlying worries or past difficulties, allowing emotional conflicts to be expressed symbolically and gradually resolved.
Who Is It For? Children who...
- Live between two homes due to parental separation
- Are adopted or in foster care
- Take on caring responsibilities at a young age
- Identify as LGBTQ+
- Experience social or economic disadvantage
- Have lost someone close to them
- Are managing illness or disability
- Are affected by bullying, either as the target or the instigator
- Are autistic or have additional neurodevelopmental needs
Children who are struggling with:
- Traumatic events or distressing experiences
- Ongoing anxiety, stress, or specific fears
- Difficulties with sleep or frequent night‑time disturbances
- The impact of domestic conflict or violence
- Challenges forming friendships
- Limited ability to engage in play
- Social withdrawal or emotional shutdown
- Behaviour that feels inappropriate or hard to manage
- Frequent disagreements with siblings or peers
Not suitable if:
It is not appropriate if your child is currently going through therapy elsewhere.
Your Drawing and Talking Therapist
Michelle Pinel
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
At The SEND Learning Hub, our mission is to provide high-quality support and therapy to enable children to thrive and unlock a brighter future.
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
Our therapy room has been created to provide a calming environment, and a quiet area to draw in therapy sessions.
Qualified Therapist
The SEND Learning Hub Therapy Room
Qualified Therapist
Recently qualified in Drawing and Talking Therapy, Michelle is also a qualified teacher and has worked with SEND provisions with a range of children.
